Osteoporosis Diet

According to Dr. Susan Brown of BetterBones.com, looking at your shadow will give you an indication of how much Vitamin D you are getting from sunlight. Click on the link to read this intriguing article at http://www.betterbones.com/blog/post/Your-shadow-and-vitamin-D.aspx?.

Here’s a terrific article from nutritionist Vivian Goldschmidt of Save Our Bones on the bone benefits of cooking with olive oil: http://saveourbones.com/cook-with-the-oil-your-bones-crave/ Enjoy! Kathy

What a busy summer this has been! Now that the school year has started, my time is starting to settle into a new pattern–this time as “Nana” helping with the grandchildren. Meanwhile, I’m continuing to work as a NES practitioner at Quantum Health & Nutrition, as well as running an after-school tutoring business. I have […]

Yesterday while we were shopping at Publix, my daughter, Sarah, pointed to a new product: Wholly Wholesome brand Organic Traditional 9″ Pie Shells! At last! Success in the search for a healthy pie crust! What’s it made of? Organic wheat flour, organic palm oil, water, organic cane sugar, and sea salt. No trans fats; no animal […]

You may have noticed that I’ve been including agave nectar in some of my recipes lately. Is it good for you? The brand I use is! You can read about the benefits of agave nectar–as well as the warnings–by clicking on this link from Global Healing Center: http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/natural-health/is-agave-nectar-safe/

Are you getting enough protein in your diet? Yes, protein is acidifying, but the OsteoDiet promotes a healthy balance of 80% alkaline/20% acid. The body needs protein! To produce and maintain cells, manufacture antibodies and enzymes, regulate fluid balance, and boost metabolism, the body needs adequate protein intake. How much protein do you need? Multiply your weight […]

Dr. Susan Brown of BetterBones.com recommends using a weighted vest to increase the effectiveness of walking as a weight-bearing exercise for building bone strength, especially for thin women of 114 pounds or less. My doctor recommended something similar: a bookback with a few heavy books inside. Nowadays, though, my I walk carrying one of my beautiful grandbabies, […]

Who would have thought that carrot cake would taste even better if I replaced the canola oil with fruit? I wasn’t too sure, but I’m a believer now! This carrot cake is deliciously moist, and it’s good for your bone health! You will need: Large mixing bowl a 9 x 13 glass baking pan -or- a bundt pan […]

High fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is a big no-no for the OsteoDiet! Read Dr. Hyman’s article, 5 Reasons High Fructose Corn Syrup Will Kill You, to find out why.

Are you still trying to build bones by consuming dairy products? As we have shared many times on OsteoDiet, milk does NOT do a body good. Got milk? I hope not! Please read this important article from Dr. Mark Hyman to see why! Dairy: 6 Reasons You Should Avoid It at All Costs

How does iodine fit into the picture of bone health? Click on the link below to read more about the body’s need for iodine. http://saveourbones.com/iodine-your-thyroid-and-your-bone-health/